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Start-up fund for Sergio: reopening a barbershop after a break-in
A barbershop in Los Angeles needs help replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors after a break-in.
🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United StatesPosted Oct 1, 2026951 views
For three years I have run a barbershop in Los Angeles. In August, a break-in took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 weeks.
This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment.
Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $3,000 goes:
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $1,500
• Initial stock: supplies: $320
• Shop repairs and licensing: $350
• Working capital for the first month: $830
Thank you so much.
- Sergio
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Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless
gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless
Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Los Angeles
Good luck, Sergio. Hope the shop reopens soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.
Hang in there. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Love from Olinda.